Kidde Recalls Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure

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https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/kidde-recalls-combination-smoke-co-alarms

[h=1]Kidde Recalls Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure[/h]


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Recall date: November 10, 2016
Recall number: 17-031


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[h=2]Recall Summary[/h] Name of product:
Combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms

Hazard:
The combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarm can fail to continue to chirp when it reaches its 7-year end of life if the batteries are replaced, leading consumers to believe it is still working. This poses a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire or CO incident in their home.


Remedy:



Consumer Contact:
Kidde toll-free at 855-239-0490 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kidde.com and click on ?Product Safety Notice? for more information.


[h=2]Recall Details[/h] In Conjunction With:


Units:
About 3.6 million (in addition 1.5 million were sold in Canada)

Description:
This recall involves Kidde NightHawk talking combo smoke/CO alarm with model number KN-COSM-IB and manufacture dates between June 1, 2004 and December 31, 2010. The alarms are hard-wired into a home?s electric power. The unit has a compartment on the back for the installation of a replaceable 9V backup battery. The alarm is white, round and measures about 5 to 6 inches in diameter. ?Kidde? is engraved on the front of the alarm. ?Kidde,? the model number and manufacture dates are printed on a label on the back on the alarm.


Incidents/Injuries:
Kidde has receivedeight reports of incidents with the recalled alarms. No injuries have been reported.



Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled alarms and contact Kidde directly for a free replacement alarm based on date of manufacture or a discount on a new alarm.


Sold At:
Electrical distributors and home centers nationwide and online at Amazon.com from June 2004 through December 2010 for between $40 and $65.


Importer(s):
Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.


Manufactured In:
China